404

Question 2

What is the stated purpose of SOG 404, Personnel Accountability?

Answer 2

To provide for the safety of personnel by establishing an effective procedure for tracking them at emergency scenes.

Question 3

In the JFRD Accountability System, who is responsible for keeping track of personnel assigned to their crew?

Answer 3

The Company Officer.

Question 4

In the JFRD Accountability System, who keeps track of the companies they have been assigned?

Answer 4

Division or Group leaders.

Question 5

Who is ultimately responsible for personnel accountability at all incidents?

Answer 5

The Incident Commander (IC).

Question 6

At larger incidents where Divisions or Groups are established, who does the IC keep a close, accurate account of?

Answer 6

Each Division or Group.

Question 7

Company Officers are required to keep a close, accurate account of all personnel assigned to their ____.

Answer 7

crew

Question 8

According to SOG 404, all crews on an emergency scene will either work for the IC or be assigned to a _____ or _____.

Answer 8

Division or Group

Question 9

What is strictly prohibited for personnel on an emergency scene, as it violates accountability protocols?

Answer 9

Freelancing.

Question 10

When a company is assigned to a Division or Group, what must the Company Officer do to ensure their location is known?

Answer 10

The Company Officer must report to their new leader.

Question 11

If a crew member needs to briefly leave their assignment to get tools, who must they inform?

Answer 11

Their Company Officer.

Question 12

Who should be notified immediately if any personnel suspects a firefighter is missing or trapped?

Answer 12

The Company Officer.

Question 13

If a Company Officer suspects or is notified of a missing firefighter, who must they immediately notify?

Answer 13

The IC, or their assigned Division or Group leader.

Question 14

What is the name of the list Company Officers must complete, consisting of all personnel assigned to them?

Answer 14

The RIDING LIST.

Question 15

How many copies of the RIDING LIST must be made?

Answer 15

It must be in duplicate form.

Question 16

Where should one copy of the RIDING LIST be placed?

Answer 16

In a conspicuous place in the cab of the apparatus (e.g., dashboard, MDT).

Question 17

Besides the apparatus cab, where must the other copy of the RIDING LIST be kept?

Answer 17

With the Company Officer for reference.

Question 18

The JFRD RIDING LIST must contain the name of each personnel listed by their seat/job position, SCBA number, and _____ number.

Answer 18

portable radio

Question 19

Besides personnel details, what four other pieces of information must be on the RIDING LIST?

Answer 19

The Company/Unit number, Shift, and Date.

Question 20

What is a Roll Call, as defined in SOG 404?

Answer 20

A head count of personnel.

Question 21

Under what condition involving a potential firefighter emergency must a Roll Call be initiated?

Answer 21

When there is the possibility of a missing or trapped firefighter.

Question 22

A Roll Call will be initiated when the incident strategy changes from _____ to _____.

Answer 22

offensive to defensive

Question 23

Besides specific triggers, when can a Roll Call be initiated?

Answer 23

Anytime Command determines the need to verify that all personnel are accounted for.

Question 24

What does Command request from FRCC to begin a Roll Call?

Answer 24

An Alert 3 (short rapid tones).

Question 25

Following an Alert 3, what announcement will FRCC make to initiate a Roll Call?

Answer 25

"All companies, stand-by for a Roll Call."

Question 26

During a Roll Call at a large incident, who does Command contact to execute the count?

Answer 26

The Division or Group leaders.

Question 27

Upon hearing the Roll Call announcement, what is the immediate responsibility of all Company Officers and leaders?

Answer 27

To immediately account for all personnel assigned to them.

Question 28

During a Roll Call, accounting for personnel should occur face to face if possible; if not, what must be done?

Answer 28

Radio contact must be made with them.

Question 29

During a Roll Call, unless they have an immediate emergency like a Mayday, what must personnel do?

Answer 29

Wait to be called.

Question 30

How does a Company Officer or leader respond to a Roll Call if everyone is accounted for?

Answer 30

State their unit number or designation and say, "All accounted for."

Question 31

How does a Company Officer respond to a Roll Call if a crew member is missing?

Answer 31

Announce: "firefighter(s)’ name is missing."

Question 32

If a firefighter is reported missing during a Roll Call, who does Command immediately assign to prepare for search and rescue?

Answer 32

A Chief or senior officer and the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team).

Question 33

Until proven otherwise, where are missing personnel assumed to be?

Answer 33

Endangered (within the involved structure, Hot Zone, etc.).

Question 34

After a firefighter is reported missing, what is Command's next step regarding the Roll Call?

Answer 34

Complete the Roll Call to confirm the total number of personnel unaccounted for.

Question 35

After completing a roll call with missing personnel, Command will request another Alert 3 and repeat what information?

Answer 35

Which personnel are unaccounted for.

Question 36

For what type of structures should an additional alarm be requested if personnel are missing?

Answer 36

Structures other than small, single-family residences.

Question 37

When handling a multiple alarm incident, what list should the IC request from FRCC?

Answer 37

A list of the second alarm companies.

Question 38

During a multiple alarm incident, what should the IC announce on the air to manage incoming units?

Answer 38

A staging area and location.

Question 39

To keep tracking of personnel under control during a large incident, each _____ or _____ should keep track of the companies assigned to them.

Answer 39

Division or Group

Question 40

If needed, what can a Division or Group leader assign a runner to do to assist in tracking personnel?

Answer 40

Collect the riding list from each apparatus assigned to the Division or Group.

Question 41

According to the summary, who is the key to personnel tracking?

Answer 41

The Company Officer.

Question 42

All personnel must ensure that their portable radio number and _____ number coincide with the proper seat number on the riding list.

Answer 42

SCBA

Question 43

Company Officers should always know who they are working for and keep track of personnel by face to face or ____.

Answer 43

radio